Find Antonyms

nor Antonyms

Opposite of nor

Because the opposite of nor shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• conjunction (Context 1)

Used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as 'neither' or 'not') to indicate that they are each untrue or each do not happen.

Usage Example

"The committee received neither an explanation or an apology for the sudden cancellation of the event."

Strongest
or
Strong
and

• conjunction (Context 2)

Used to introduce a further negative statement, accompanied by inversion of the subject and auxiliary verb.

Usage Example

"She had no desire to leave her hometown, and could she afford the high cost of relocating to the capital."

Strong
and

Similar words to nor

Words similar to nor shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

neither
See all synonyms of nor

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Nor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/nor
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.